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Scrutiny on Manus security provider is a 'political distraction': Dutton1:25

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the Senate Estimates scrutiny surrounding a security services provider on Manus Island is a 'political distraction'.
Paladin has been the subject of controversy following reports it was awarded a $423 million contract for Manus Island through a restricted tender process and revelations its Australian office was registered to a Kangaroo Island beach shack.
But at a Senate Estimates hearing, the Home Affairs Department has said Paladin is doing a good job and was awarded the tender because other competitors didn't want to be associated with the negative publicity surrounding offshore refugees.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says he had no involvement with the Paladin tender, which was supported by his Department in Estimates.